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rei ---'\J ( ); tli< Item # 6. 7 . River TO: MEMORANDUM FROM: Mayor & City Council Michele MCPherso~ector of Planning DATE: December 14,1999 SUBJECT: Consider Increase in Park Fees for 2000 Request The Park and Recreation Commission requests that the City Council consider an increase in the residential park dedication fee from $1300 total per lot to $1400 total per lot. The Commission also requests that the City Council consider an increase in the trail reimbursement to developers to $14.00 per linear foot. Attachments . . September 8, 1999 Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes . New Trail Specifications . Bid Estimate for Bituminous Trail . Trail Cross-Section Analvsis As an annual task, the Park and Recreation Commission proposes to review the Park Dedication requirements and make a recommendation to the City Council prior to adoption of the fee structure each year. This year, the Commission reviewed the park dedication fees at their September meeting. The Commission voted to make the following recommendations to the City Council: 1. I ncrease the park ded ication fees from $1300 to $1400 per lot for residential developments. Of the $1400, $1,150 would be for park development, the other $250 would be dedicated for trail development. 2. Increase the trail reimbursement to developers to $14.00 per linear foot based on "real life" numbers. It is anticipated that this increase would become effective with the adoption of the 2000 fee structure. . Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council consider the Commission's recommendation as part of the adoption of the 2000 fee structure. 13065 Orono Parkway. P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425